Physician Career Services Preparing for the job search and going through the interview and negotiating process can be a daunting process. There are a variety of components from start to finish in finding ones first job, or re-starting the process at any point in ones' career. The lack of formal education we as physicians get in this topic, and from my own personal experience, was one of the reasons I created this website. It first started as a place to compile information, tips, strategies to aid in the process that I have found helpful. Given the ever increasing complexity of physician Employment Agreements arrangements, and the restrictions being placed on physicians’ ability to practice in today’s employment marketplace, a thorough review of physician Employment Agreements is more prudent than ever.

As an extension of the free information found on this website, I want to offer personal services to deliver one on one assistance to those going through the process. This includes reviewing resumes, cover letters, and contract/Employment Agreements.​

One thing important to me is to make sure each resident going into their first job understands their contract so they do not encounter any unexpected surprises once starting. I want to help in creating an Employment Agreement through review and negotiating that is an arrangement acceptable to all parties involved, both for the Employee and Employer. One should not sign a contract until it is completely understood, and feel 100% comfortable in what is included.

​ While it is important to have a lawyer review ones Employment Agreement, I also feel having someone in the field to which you practice offers additional value in knowing how contracts in podiatry function. I can fully admit I have had my contracts reviewed by lawyers and respect their advice. However I found items/advice they have given that I disagree with or items they have not brought up based on their unfamiliarity with the podiatric profession. I have found value in attendings and professional colleagues within podiatry reviewing my contract. Both reviews (lawyer AND podiatric profession) have proven key in me both understanding my contract, but also negotiate items that benefited me upfront and down the line. The more qualified people who can review the contract, the better.

​ While not a lawyer(see Legal Disclaimer)I feel my experience and exposure to contracts to date puts me in a position to offer contract review services for those in the podiatric medical field. I have given lectures on this topic both locally and at the APMA National and Present Podiatry ResEd conferences. Further, over the last few years working with multiple large residency programs (3-4 residents per PGY), I have reviewed numerous contracts and performed reviews for my residents along with resume and cover letter reviews. Finally, in wanting to obtain the best contract possible from the Employees standpoint, I have reviewed a litany of documentation found throughout the internet (some items found on the CONTRACT section) to best educate myself in the process.

Have your Professional Documents (i.e, Resume, Cover Letter, Employment Agreement) reviewed by someoneexperienced in in the DPM field who understands your unique background and experience.

Services Include:

Resume and Cover Letter Review

My goal is to make sure each document is formatted correctly and uniformly.

My goal is to aid in improving the document to focus it on the type of job you are looking for.

My goal is to customize the document(s) for the position you want so that you can achieve your goals.

My goal is to discuss all of the issues in the agreement (both good, not as good, and not clear). In doing this, I try to prioritize what is important to you in negotiating your agreement and give you strategies to use through the negotiating process with your potential "Employer."

My goal is to provide you with the tools to understand the contract you are signing, offer any advice to make the agreement more favorable to the "Employee" (i.e., you), and act as an ancillary service to any profession lawyer advice you seek.

​This time can be split between a pre- and post- review telephone conference to (pre-call) understand your background and goals in the job search, reviewing the questionnaire, and (post-call) review the recommendations and changes suggested.

Pricing:

$60 per item (Resume OR Cover Letter)

$100 for both (Resume AND Cover Letter)

Contract / Employment Agreement Review​The service would include the below:

Podiatric Medical Lecturing Dr. Hood has experiencing lecturing at multiple podiatric conferences (e.x., APMA The National, Present Podiatry Res-Ed, Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association - Goldfarb Clinical Conference, Indiana Podiatric Medical Association) over the past few years. He has a list of available lecture topics already completed or can create a lecture to tailor the needs of the requesting party. Interests in topics lie in both the medical-surgical aspect of podiatric medicine, but also practice management and young physician (student/resident/new practitioner) education. Please email for more information as I would enjoy the opportunity to speak at your next conference.

***Legal / Contract Disclaimer: Any medical/legal advice or reviews are performed to the best of my medical knowledge. I have not gone to law school, am not a lawyer, and do not pretend to portray myself as one with a strong handle on legal matters of the United States of America and its individual states. Therefore, I cannot make any sort of legal recommendations with any legal certainty due to this point. Any inadvertentdelay, omission or error shall not place myself in any position of liability if such delay, omission or error had not been made for any certified work performed. My services are for any state in the United States of America as the advice and recommendations are not based in any laws/statues particular to a state in the United States of America. The information provided is strictly advice. I (Hood CR, or the organizations I am employed by) do not take responsibility for any of the advice and recommendations provided to the "Employee", nor if the information provided does not provide any solutions, or places the "Employee" in a legal contract that, after signing, they have issue with. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice or legally enforceable content based on any recommendations given upon a review. Always seek the advice of a legal professional or other qualified professional with any questions you may have regarding legal related matters. Never disregard professional legal advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website. This service is provided as a helpful guide and resource on topics related to physician career services in podiatry. A lawyer can/should help you sort out the legal matters related to your contract. Always consult an attorney to secure the legal protections needed for a binding “Employment Agreement” arrangement between an Employee and Employer Reliance on any information provided by Hood CR (this website, any correspondences whether digital or verbal) is solely at your own risk.​ Please read the full Medical / Legal Disclaimer for any further questions or contact me via email.